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How Barefoot Trails Help You Connect With Nature
At the edge of a trail in Germany's picturesque Black Forest region, waterlogged steps sink into ankle-deep water and mud, requiring careful footing. An ocean away, a sandy trail in the ponderosa forests of northern Arizona demands treading just as deliberately when walkers...
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5 Small Changes That Slash Your Heart Disease Risk
When it comes to heart health, small daily changes can make a big difference. Simple habits may help lower your risk of heart disease - the leading cause of death worldwide. According to BBC Science Focus, new risks can develop with age, including hidden fat stored in...
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Virgin Olive Oil Improves Gut Bacteria, Boosts Brain
A new study from researchers in Spain suggests that consuming virgin olive oil instead of refined olive oil may help boost cognitive function in older adults - possibly by improving the gut microbiome. The study followed 656 adults aged 55 to 75 who were overweight or obese...
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This Hobby May Slow Brain Aging
The next time someone calls you a "bird brain," take it as a compliment. A new brain imaging study published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that bird-watchers have brains that appear younger than their actual age. While diet and exercise are well-known for...
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Why You Stay in the Car After a Long Day
Have you ever pulled into the driveway of your home or a parking lot spot and just ... stayed there Maybe it's a few minutes, or half an hour. You might be scrolling on your phone, belting out a favorite song or just staring into the distance. Scroll through TikTok and...
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CDC Warns of Rising Health Threats of Herb Kava
Poison center calls about the herbal drug kava have surged in the United States in recent years, a new study says. Calls rose 383% between 2011 and 2025 as kava became more widely known and available in the U.S., researchers reported in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
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Dr. Small: Music Boosts Mood, Memory and Brain Health
The 19th-century Danish author Hans Christian Andersen once wrote, "Where words fail, music speaks." Today, science is backing that idea - showing music doesn't just move us emotionally, but may also benefit brain health. Mental health experts say music can influence mood,...
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Science-Backed Benefits of Chocolate
If the Easter Bunny leaves you a basket filled with dark chocolate treats, go ahead and enjoy - in moderation. While chocolate goodies can be high in sugar and calories, dark chocolate also contains antioxidants and minerals that offer notable health benefits. To get the...
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What You Do While Sitting May Predict Dementia Risk
Most health advice says to stand up more, but a groundbreaking study suggests that what you do while sitting down might be just as important for your long-term memory. Researchers in Sweden, Australia and Brazil found that passive sitting - like zoning out in front of the...
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Study: Hydrating May Not Help Prevent Kidney Stones
Drinking lots of fluids is recommended for warding off kidney stones, which can cause intense and unbearable pain. it's very difficult - and possibly impossible - for people to down enough fluids to prevent kidney stones, a major new study says. Patients with kidney...
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Spending Time Outdoors May Help You Eat Better
Most people visit a local park to clear their heads or get some exercise, but a new study suggests that green space might be a secret weapon for a better diet. Drexel University researchers found there is a powerful link between the time we spend in nature and the quality...
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Vitamin B3 May Help Treat Fatty Liver Disease
Metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver due to metabolic problems such as obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Unlike other liver diseases, it is not...
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Everyday Habits Proven to Help You Stress Less
You probably know someone who never loses their cool - even in a situation that would send most folks into a panic. How come they don't freak out under pressure Chalk it up to something called "psychological flexibility." "They're able to change the way they think about the...
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24 Minutes of Specially Designed Music Eases Anxiety
A short music session may help ease anxiety and researchers say there's a "sweet spot" for how long to listen. A clinical trial found that listening to specially designed music for 24 minutes can significantly reduce anxiety symptoms. The music was paired with auditory beat...
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VR Education Eases Anxiety About Medical Procedures
Imagine a doctor offering you a virtual reality headset to help explain an upcoming procedure. It turns out such an explanation might go farther to easing your worries than the usual handout leaflet, researchers reported Friday at a meeting in London of the European...
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The Health Benefits of Napping
Monday is National Napping Day, a tradition observed the day after the switch to Daylight Saving Time. The timing is fitting, since most people lose an hour of sleep when clocks "spring forward" on the second Sunday in March - and many will still feel the effects for...
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How Change to Daylight Saving Time Affects Health
Most of America "springs forward" Sunday for daylight saving time. Losing that hour of sleep can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day; it also could harm your health. Darker mornings and more evening light knock your body clock out of whack - which means...
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The Evidence Behind Pet Ownership and Longevity
Numerous studies suggest that having a pet, especially a dog or cat, may contribute to a longer and healthier life. Research has shown that pet owners often experience lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol levels, and decreased feelings of loneliness. A 2019 study...
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Experiment Explains 'Spring in Your Step' Feeling
Have you ever found a "spring in your step" when you're walking toward something you enjoy - a favorite food, a good friend, an entertaining activity That's a dopamine surge hitting your brain, a new study says. Dopamine - a brain chemical associated with reward - appears to...
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Study: Collagen Supplements Benefit Skin, Arthritis
Collagen supplements have some legitimate benefits, improving skin health and reducing pain from wear-and-tear arthritis, a new evidence review has concluded. Skin elasticity and hydration improve while taking collagen supplements, and arthritis pain and stiffness eases,...
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Get Ready Now for Daylight Saving Time
You love it - or loathe it. Either way, the clocks jump forward one hour Sunday morning for the start of Daylight Saving Time, providing an extra hour of evening light through Nov. 1. That means one hour less sleep this weekend. Resetting your body's internal clock for these...
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Energize Your Morning Without Coffee
If you're trying to cut back on caffeine - or simply don't have time to brew a cup of coffee - there are plenty of natural ways to boost your energy in the morning. Small changes to your routine can help you feel alert and focused without relying on caffeine, according to...
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Robotic Pets Shorten Dementia Patient Hospital Stays
For a person living with dementia, a hospital stay can be a terrifying whirlwind of strange faces, loud noises and confusing tests. This disorientation often leads to a condition called delirium, which can slow down recovery and lead to more time spent in medical...
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Exercise Lowers Risk of Dying From Cancer
Cancer survival rates continue to improve, with about 70% of patients now reaching the five-year survival mark. New research suggests that regular exercise may further boost those odds. While numerous studies have shown that physical activity increases longevity in heart...
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Swapping TV for Activity Wards Off Depression
Want an easy way to head off the blues Stash the TV remote. Dutch researchers who followed more than 65,000 adults for four years found that replacing 60 minutes of TV with something more active cut depression risk by 11% - and nearly 19% in middle-aged adults.And more is...